Williams Architects Ltd
Architects
About us
Williams Architects is an award winning architectural practice focusing on commercial developments.
Founded in 1989, we retain a loyal experienced staff with clear design leadership. We pride ourselves on design ability, construction knowledge and environmental sensitivity, combining these skills to achieve memorable buildings. We are recognised among leading commercial practices in Auckland.
Our history of working with development projects over many years has honed our core skills. We have a deep understanding of structure, construction practicalities and financial parameters. This experience enables us to contribute effectively as core members of any team.
We maximise opportunities for each project, creating strong clear designs that address the priorities. Our buildings are functional, efficient, low maintenance, sustainable and exceptional to work in.Value is our key goal. We understand development drivers and incorporate those into highly efficient solutions that work for both the owner and tenants.
Awards
Awards
Kiwi Packaging - PCNZ Building Award, 1996 - Lockhart Pl Mt Wellington
Hellmann - PCNZ Building Award, 2003 - Amelia Earhart Ave Mangere
Heidelberg - PCNZ Building Award, 1996 - Pacific Rise Mt Wellington
Exel Distribution Company - PCNZ Building Award, 2000 - Nial Burgess Rd
Baxter Healthcare - PCNZ Building Award, 2001 - Vestey Dr Mt Wellington
Mondiale Stage 2 - PCNZ Building Award, 2005 - Richard Pearce Dr Mangere
Laminex Office & Warehouse - PCNZ Building Award, 2011 - O’Rorke Rd Penrose Auckland
DHL Westney - PCNZ Building Award, 2006 - 18 Verissimo Dr Auckland
Ceres Organics - PCNZ Industrial Property Award 2014 - 82 Carbine Road Auckland
Building 7 - PCNZ Commerical Office - Merit 2014666 Great South Road Auckland
Blum - PCNZ Building Award, 2013, NZIA Commercial Award, 2012 - Rosebank Rd Avondale Auckland
Sustainable Design
We are committed to understanding the impact the built environment has on the wider community and quality of life. By understanding and reducing the environmental impact of construction, design decisions can offer savings and value to both clients and the community. Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) begins at the commencement of the design process. Early decisions can have a critical impact on the final performance. ESD takes consideration of the whole building and its context including materials.
Energy and water use, spatial quality and health, land use, transport and emissions are all given consideration in the early stages of design. Williams Architects have extensive experience in commercial design and have the ability to quickly evaluate ESD options and their benefits on the overall project. We are members of the NZ Green Building Council and key staff are Accredited NZGB professionals.
Our practice is involved in developing industrial rating tools for the NZGBC. We are able to manage the application for the Green Star design process and apply for ratings. Our 3D design model can be used to optimise ESD features through the use of solar studies and energy modelling when required. We are proud to announce that our recently constructed project Ceres Organics has attained a 5-star rating from the NZGBC, demonstrating New Zealand excellence for its environmental merits – the first industrial building in New Zealand to attain such rating.
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